I first got a Huntsman from my father decades ago, and it got passed on already. I found myself needing a small, handy utility knife, and it's hard to beat the Huntsman. I got mine in this nice bright yellow color this time around, instead of the iconic red of the regular Swiss Army brand. I like it, since it's distinctive, and easy to spot.
It is surprisingly compact for the number of useful tools in this knife. The scissors are a real joy to use, and the tweezers come in handy a lot more than you'd think. The saw works great for green branches that a knife would take a lot longer to cut. I use it for backpacking, work, home repair - just all kinds of tasks. At just over 3oz, it's also lightweight for the amount of utility you can get out of it. The can opener works well, and the bottle opener is handy for pop bottles that don't twist off. There isn't much to criticize about this knife. If I absolutely had to find something that could be better - the blades are not locking. But, using old-school knife discipline is pretty straightforward at avoiding injuries. Never cut toward you or your fingers, or hammer it like a punch, which might cause the blade or tool to close on your fingers if they're wrapped around the knife.
Other than that, it's a perfect multi-tool, and will last you a lifetime with minimal care. Just keep the blades sharp with a whetstone, and you'll be all set. I did add one accessory - the Victorinox small screwdriver which fits into the corkscrew - it's great for repairing glasses. I'd recommend this if you wear glasses. You'll end up using it more than you may suspect!
Highly recommended. The only knock I have is that it was shown as in stock, and I have Amazon Prime for overnight delivery. I ordered it on March 5, 2020, and didn't receive it until March 12, 2020. Not sure why the "overnight" took so long. I'm guessing the vendor didn't really have it in stock and had to find the right color? I notice that yellow is no longer available as a color option after I ordered this one. Other than that, I'm very happy. You can't go wrong with this classic mutli-tool knife from Victorinox.
| Brand | Victorinox |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Color | Yellow |
| Style | Modern |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.8 x 2.17 x 1.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Victorinox |
